KLANG, Dec 13 – The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has reminded the state government not to abuse power and get involved in corruption. The ruler said rampant corruption would cause dissatisfaction among the people, and the economy would decline leading to poverty and political instability. He said this will
CYBERJAYA, Dec 13 – Young generation must be exposed to skills in robot programming from a young age to instill interest, awareness and increase the number of future national robotic experts, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said awareness among Malaysians in robot programming related skills was high compared
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – UMNO vice- president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Saturday visited and spent about half an hour visiting media personnel covering the Umno General Assembly 2015, at the media centre, the Putra World Trade Centre, here. Some of the Media personnel who were listening to the
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The information on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) must be given in an inclusive manner to all of the strata of society before the agreement is implemented, an UMNO representative from Johor had proposed on it. Tanjong Piai UMNO division vice-head Suhaimi Salleh said the move would
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The issue on the cost of living must be resolved before it becomes a political problem and manipulated by certain quarters for political gain. Ipoh Barat Wanita UMNO division head, Sharifah Norhashimah Syed Kamaruddin said the issue was now seen to pose a heavier burden on
BAYAN LEPAS, Dec 13 – About 1,000 fishermen from 14 shallow sea fisherman had hold a peaceful protest at Pantai Sungai Batu here over the state’s proposed land reclamation involving thousands of hectares. The protest was held on Sunday morning which the fishermen was held up placards and banner at the protest, which read;
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Visitors and party supporters who converged on Saturday at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here in conjunction with the UMNO General Assembly 2015 are also having the opportunity to try their hands in the traditional games. Wanita UMNO chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Concerned with the action of some quarters in insulting and belittling Islam, several UMNO delegates yesterday called for aggressive and firm action by the government to address the problem. Penang UMNO representative Datuk Ahmad Darus said the government should take stern action against those who insulted
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – MCA President Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai claims the opposition were willing to sideline national security in pursuit of personal or political gains. Liow said this when referring to PKR Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar’s meeting with Sulu Princess Jacel Kiram, the daughter of the self-proclaimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – The Federal Agricultural Development Authority (FAMA) has been urged to assist residents in non-farming villages in Kelantan to improve their economy. In this regard, UMNO Rantau Panjang division chief Datuk Abdullah Mat Yassim said FAMA should set up a factory. “Rather than allowing fruits such as
SHAH ALAM, Dec 13 – The Selangor government has declared Monday (Dec 14) as a public holiday in the state following Selangor’s Malaysia Cup win. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said it is a sign of gratitude for the Selangor football squad coached by Mehmet Durakovic. The public holiday
PARIS, Dec 13 – To rousing cheers and tears of relief, envoys from 195 nations approved Saturday an accord to stop global warming, offering hope that humanity can avert catastrophic climate change and usher in an energy revolution. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius ended nearly a fortnight of gruelling UN negotiations
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Some 20,000 packets of food and beverages were distributed to visitors and UMNO members attending the party’s general assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from Tuesday until Saturday. UMNO Welfare Bureau chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim said more than 100 workers and
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – A representative from Melaka UMNO yesterday suggested the setting up of a data base to link unemployed graduates with possible employers, locally and abroad. Kota Melaka Puteri UMNO leader Haryaty Hamdzah said this was in view of the high number of unemployed graduates in the country,
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has congratulated Paralympians for winning 147 medals at the Para ASEAN Games in Singapore. He said congratulations to the athletes who won 147 medals at 2015 Para ASEAN Games through his Twitter account on Friday night. The Malaysian contingent of
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang are expected to meet up next week following the ‘olive branch’ extended to the latter by the UMNO president. UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Puad Zarkashi said when interviewed by BernamaTV tonight
PORT DICKSON, Dec 13 – The army will beef up security in Sabah and Sarawak in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategy. Army Chief Gen Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor said the army would set up additional teams permanently in these two states. “Strengthening the eastern command
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 12 – The 175 years old of Makam Dato Koyah building which located at Jalan Transfer, in the middle of George Town, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will be restored again as another of heritage monuments in the State. The building of Makan Dato Koyah was clarified as heritage catogory 1
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 12 – Medan Penaga traffic flow will be turned from two ways street into one way street as on Dec 11 by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), said Batu Lanchang assemblyman Danny Law. He said this one way street system will be in effect for a test trial of 3
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 – An UMNO Youth delegate to the UMNO General Assembly called on the government to address the rising cost of living wisely towards ensuring youths do not stop supporting UMNO and the government. Shahril Hamdan said youths especially those living in cities were hard hit by the rising
